Hollywood’s Troubleshooters: Top 20 Lawyers for Divorces, Plea Deals and Death Plans

Talent lawyers behind blockbuster contracts often get the glory, but some of the most important negotiations in the industry are the ones no one ever hears about — the criminal charges that weren't filed, the custody battle that didn't make it to the courtroom or the estate plan that didn't leave heirs battling over their dead relative's cash. Thank the Troubleshooters, a group of lawyers tasked with solving Hollywood's problems and, more importantly, keeping its secrets. Using public records and private whispers, THR compiled its second annual list of these unsung heroes and got their insights on the work.

Profiles written by Ashley Cullins, Natalie Jarvey, Katie Kilkenny and Jonathan Gordon